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      "ELI BELL et al. v. WILLIAMSTON LUMBER CO. et al."
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        "text": "Per Curiam.\nThe case turns on whether the Nicholsons were agents of the lumber company or independent contractors. The Commission found that they were independent contractors, and the Superior Court has approved. Beach v. McLean, 219 N. C., 521, 14 S. E. (2d), 515; Graham v. Wall, 220 N. C., 84, 16 S. E. (2d), 691; Bryson v. Lumber Co., 204 N. C., 664, 169 S. E., 276; Hayes v. Elon College, 224 N. C., 11, 29 S. E. (2d), 137. Even if the record were such as to permit a contrary finding, the determination of the Industrial Commission would be conclusive on appeal. Hegler v. Mills Co., 224 N. C., 669, 31 S. E. (2d), 918. To accept the plaintiffs\u2019 version of the matter would require a rejection of the opposing inferences which support the fact-finding body. Kearns v. Furniture Co., 222 N. C., 438, 23 S. E. (2d), 310; Lassiter v. Tel. Co., 215 N. C., 227, 1 S. E. (2d), 542.\nNo reversible error has been made to appear.\nAffirmed.",
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    "attorneys": [
      "P. H. Bell for plaintiffs, appellants.",
      "Norman & Rodman for defendants, Lumber Co. and Insurance Co., appellees."
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    "head_matter": "ELI BELL et al. v. WILLIAMSTON LUMBER CO. et al.\n(Filed 26 February, 1947.)\nMaster and Servant \u00a7 55d\u2014\nThe findings of the Industrial Commission that deceased was not an employee of defendant but an employee of independent contractors for defendant, is conclusive when supported by the evidence even if the record be such as would permit a contrary finding.\nAppeal by plaintiffs from Burgwyn, Special Judge, at September Term, 1946, of MaetiN.\nProceeding under Workmen\u2019s Compensation Act to determine liability of defendants to father and mother, dependents of Abraham Bell, deceased employee.\nAccording to the findings of the Industrial Commission, the deceased was employed by J. B. Nicholson and Yiew Nicholson in their logging operations for the Williamston Lumber Company. He came to his death by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. The Nicholsons do not have as many as five persons in their employ. Hence they are not subject to the provisions of the Workmen\u2019s Compensation Act. The deceased was not an employee of the Williamston Lumber Company, but of the Nicholsons, who were independent contractors.\nUpon these findings, which are supported by the evidence, compensation was denied.\nUpon appeal to the Superior Court, the determination of the Industrial Commission was upheld.\nThe plaintiffs appeal, assigning errors.\nP. H. Bell for plaintiffs, appellants.\nNorman & Rodman for defendants, Lumber Co. and Insurance Co., appellees."
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